This is such a sweet, sad and BEAUTIFUL story. I could never imagine myself being like that tree and I would really hate being like that kid, even though all of us at some point in our lives have done exactly the same as him. While reading it I just couldn't get out of my head how much our parents are just like the tree. She loves so much the kid that she doesn't mind giving all she has, just to make him feel happy. It doesn't matter to her that he never says thanks or that he never seems to love her back or in any way appreciate what she is sacrificing for him.

With all due respect to those who have an emotional connection with this book, it just made me angry.

Good God, Tree! Get a grip!